CVE Catalog

CVE-2015-8378

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In KeePassX before version 0.4.4, a cleartext copy of password data is created upon canceling an XML export action. This allows attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading the .xml dotfile.

Risk Assessment

Attackers may gain access to confidential data, potentially leading to unauthorized access to user accounts. This risk is particularly significant in the context of personal data protection.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update KeePassX to version 0.4.4 or later to eliminate this vulnerability. Additionally, monitoring access to .xml files is advised to detect potential attack attempts.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

In KeePassX before 0.4.4, a cleartext copy of password data is created upon a cancel of an XML export action. This allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading the .xml dotfile.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS